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Angelina Emily Grimké: My soul glows with gratitude to God for his mercy to the down-trodden slaves, in raising up for them in these days of…

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My soul glows with gratitude to God for his mercy to the down-trodden slaves, in raising up for them in these days of savage cruelty, hundreds who, fearless of consequences, are standing up for the entire abolition of slavery, whom, though unseen, I dearly love.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké expresses deep gratitude for those fighting against slavery and supporting the oppressed.

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